Marie Hale

Entrepreneur and Speaker

Marie Hale is a self made woman who turned a life of poverty and struggle into the inspiration that she needed to support and uplift the women around her.  Starting at the age of 12 she has worked for others and worked for herself, eventually opening her first business in 2003 at the age of 22.  Her clear and inspired marketing focus has established her as a marketing visionary and an expert in her field.  Marie’s powerful networking strategies combined with inspired marketing plans make her one of the most sought after marketing consultants in her area.  She has created an incredibly unique marketing collaborative that includes an amazing team of experts, tools and theories that provide small business owners and self employed persons with a clear focus, inspiration and a whole lot of fun along the way. She is currently the Managing Director for the Chicagoland area for eWomenNetwork, a media/PR company specifically focused on building, connecting and educating women in business.  She was recently awarded the Pacesetter of the Year 2008, Comeback Queen of 2008 and  Woman to Watch award for 2007 and is the youngest woman to be promoted to Executive Director level within eWomenNetwork.  Marie is currently co-authoring a book and speaking under her marketing collaborative, Lipstic Logic, an education and inspiration center focused on doing business like a woman, with guts and passion!

Marie has created in Chicago one of the largest and fastest growing chapters in the country for eWomenNetwork in under two years.  Never allowing her youth to be a stumbling block Marie has surrounded herself with an amazing team of experts and leaders that have helped her make effective use of her talents as well as learn and utilize the experience and wisdom of those around her.

Marie facilitates events, emcees, speaks and educates small and large groups of woman on the subjects including marketing and PR, networking, establishing ones self as an industry expert, and working from your center of passion.  Her style, savvy and enthusiasm create a safe and inspirational environment that facilitates personal and professional growth.

Marie is also the owner of Shimmy Shock Entertainment, an entertainment and education agency focused on the art of Middle Eastern Dance and family friendly performances.  She started her performance career at the age of 15 in Las Vegas, NV and headlined the Sahara Casino and Hotel for their New Years Eve Gala in 1996.  After relocating to Chicago in 1997 she continued her education and opened Shimmy Shock in 2003. Marie is very dedicated to creating a healthy body image and connection for pre-teens and hosts several classes and workshops specifically focused on the empowerment of young women and helping them build deeper relationships with their mothers during the turbulent teenage years. 

Marie actively supports many local charities and has been an active participant and team leader in AIDSWALK since 1995.   She actively raises funds for eWomenFoundation, a non-profit focused on providing funds to other non-profits focused on women’s health, career and wellness initiatives.